McKnight’s Senior Living January 2, 2024
Many people still might be uncomfortable putting on a wearable monitor. But developers behind one of the latest innovations are hoping their stretchable patch is an easier solution to swallow.
That’s because it’s meant to go over a patient’s throat and collect data on dysphagia or respiratory issues.
Roughly 15% of older adults have dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, according to one senior living provider. It’s particularly common for older adults who have had a stroke or have a neurodegenerative disorder such as Alzheimer’s, the Mayo Clinic notes.
“Currently, the commercial devices to track laryngeal signatures are rigid, bulky and tethered,” the study authors wrote. “Therefore, soft on-throat devices are urgently needed to continuously monitor laryngeal activities for diagnosis and rehabilitation...
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